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http://hellogiggles.com/how-far-would-you-go-for-beauty/#commentsTue, 26 Feb 2013 12:00:37 +0000JC Coccolihttp://hellogiggles.com/?p=137974If you look at pictures of me as a child, you would refer to me as, well, a toehead – a little…
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How Far Would You Go For Beauty?

If you look at pictures of me as a child, you would refer to me as, well, a toehead – a little sassy blonde popping around town with luxurious locks. When I became a teenager, those locks turned darker – almost more dishwater blonde, if you will. I remember, in a state of panic, hearing the words “Sun-In”…. and that was when my addiction began. Sun-In not only was a DIY solution to the loss of your sun-kissed locks, but it was a toxic combination (which is now nearly extinct from the market) that caused my hair to fall out, rip, tear and not grow healthy again for years.

When Marlene Dietrich was 43, she had her make up artists twist tiny strands of her hair around hairpins which were then pulled fiercely tight and fixed further back onto her head – sometimes with such determination they would draw blood. (Draw blood? That is dedication.)

It is said many stars had their molars removed to accentuate the hollows of her cheeks, thus enhancing her bone structure.(“Hi, I’d like to make an appointment with a super vain dentist, please!”)

Monroe and Elizabeth Taylor, who also suffered from the dreaded face fur – are reported to have removed it by wet shaving so the harsh studio lights would not pick it up – a method few women would resort to today. (I WILL be shaving my face this week. Who’s with me?)

Marilyn Monroe, knowing as she did that a pert nipple was attractive to men, would sew buttons onto the cups of her bras to achieve the effect. (No comment)

Using lard to maintain the sculpting of a wig in the Maria Antoinette days attracted lice and other vermin. A cage was worn on women’s hats at night to keep the mice at bay. (Oh, boy.)

Need to disguise unhealthy complexions caused by diseases like smallpox? Back in the day, women used white lead to create a fashionably white complexion. The use of lead to powder the face poisoned and killed many, yet pale faces continued to be a huge trend. (Sexy pale face, party of one.)

Metal Poisoning. (My personal favorite!) Both men and women wore Kohl (a mixture of soot and galena, a dark grey lead) and copper ore to color their eyes. The overall effect? Seizures, coma and death. (PS Mac makeup has an eyeliner called “Kohl.” Just sayin’.)